Impact Wrestling Filming Backdoor Pilot for Possible Studio Series

– PWInsider reports that this Friday’s upcoming episode of Impact Wrestling was designed as a backdoor pilot for a possible studio show for Impact. The episode was filmed at the Championship Wrestling From Hollywood venue and is being named “Cali Combat.”

This potential new Impact Wrestling show could serve as a secondary series for Impact if it is ever able to land on a new cable network. The show is being held at the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme, CA. Here’s the lineup:

* Michael Elgin vs. Rhino
* Sami Callihan vs. Tommy Dreamer in a No DQ match
* Reno Scum vs. Impact Tag Team Champions The North
* Rich Swann vs. X Division Champion Jake Crist